How Messrs. Press, Mitchell and Rainey see themselves.
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I.

Republicans have always felt the media actively work against our candidates (1964, 1992 , 2004 and 2012 are the Prime years they complain about). With the rise of Fox News (evening) and Talk Radio, these activists felt they had a voice and support from News Stations.

Election Time is coming. Partisans are watching the Fourth Estate

My first question:What has the Old Fourth estate done to mend fences with Republicans? Why is only Fox News attacked (and by the most Powerful Man in America) and their audiences spat upon by the Old Fourth estate?

First question, subsection A) If fences are not mended, what do members of the Old Fourth expect to happen?

II.

Even with High end degrees, the modern Reporter from a National Newspaper understands little to nothing about protocols, people or the differing branches within the GOP. It does not take a genius to figure out if someone likes you or not.

And here is the most important question, which I think an answer is deserved:

Second Question, subsection A) Where are the modern Woodward and Bernsteins during the First Democratic Administrations or even the First Obama Administration? Or even when the Democrats hold Power in Government? (No News Reporter ever cares if Minority Leader Pelosi or Majority Leader Reid are corrupt. At all.)

Third question, subsection A)If Reporters daily lives allows them to NOT interact with people and activists from one of the two major parties in America, why should they be trusted to report the News?

All the Major Media read and watch the same things to inform them. Epistemic Closure indeed!

Every major reporter follows the lead of the New York Times (No endorsement of Republicans for President since 1956), the Huffington Post (Founded by a Liberal), Media Matters (a Liberal check on the press), and the Daily Show (Holds Republicans accountable, not President Obama or Democrats in Congress). See a trend, yet?

Third Question, subsection B)In stories about Republicans, why does the Fourth estate have NO Republican contacts? I have seen more wrong stories by the Old Fourth estate about Republicans then I have lived. If Reporters cannot get intra-party Politics and personalities correct, why are they there?

Gentlemen, that is your Homework assignment. Please write your answers on your respective platform. No claiming false dichotomy or any weasel word cop-out. The major media is not trusted by half of American Political activists, step up.

The Right side of the line is doing more for First Amendment rights then you gentlemen (or the Left)

Republicans on the Modern Media. You are too scared to talk to us.

Ignoring concerns on the Right is the De Facto act when questions are put to the media. Some of us around the country are saying "No more,"

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

"By Tuesday night, he had suffered a defeat with few parallels in American history. Historians said that no House leader of Cantor’s rank had ever been defeated in a primary."That left stunned Republicans — those who had supported Cantor, and even those who had worked to beat him — struggling to understand what happened."Several said they believed that Cantor had mismanaged his campaign, with a strategy in which he was too aloof and his tactics too aggressive. In Virginia, some Republicans perceived him as having grown removed from his 7th Congressional District, spending too much time on national fundraising and Washington infighting.“'Cantor’s field effort was nonexistent. You didn’t see a heavy Cantor presence at Shad Planking, one of the premier Virginia GOP events, and the movers-shakers in the group he works with, YG Virginia, did not have the staff to fully compete,' said Andrew Xifos, a Virginia Republican organizer. 'Brat was always an afterthought to them, even as they spent a lot of money. Central Virginia politics was changing around them and they did not see it.'..."Brat was boosted for months by conservative talk-radio hosts, including Laura Ingraham and Mark Levin, who touted him as a contender to their listeners and drove small-dollar donations into Brat’s coffers. "Unhappy with what they considered a too-hesitant-to-fight GOP, they championed Brat as a fellow warrior for an ideological cause, lifting him with the GOP’s base as he hovered under the national radar."When Election Day came, the turnout was high: About 65,000 people voted, which was up from 47,037 two years ago (when Cantor captured 79 percent of the vote)."After the race had been called, Brat spoke to cheering supporters in the atrium of a nondescript building at an office park. He told them that he had won by adhering to conservative principles.
..."If this is the end of Cantor’s political career, he may become a cautionary tale on Capitol Hill. He had tried to please both of the GOP’s warring wings, the staid establishment and the confrontational tea party movement."In the end, that approach brought him power, but not enough loyalty to keep it."The dour and businesslike Cantor had embraced confrontation enough to alienate some establishment types — in particular, by showing pique in negotiations with President Obama over a budget deal."But he also had made moves that alienated the party’s confrontational wing. Cantor, for instance, had championed a Republican version of the Dream Act, which would enable some illegal immigrants who entered the country as children to qualify for in-state college tuition rates. Although he never brought the legislation to the House floor, his support for the idea irritated staunch opponents of immigration reform."For other Republicans in Congress, the message of the defeat was that if you try to play both sides of the intra-party divide you will lose. But how Republicans can govern without bringing both sides together remains a question."

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And finally, a Beltway Blogger and friend, RS (this post is by Subcomandante Smitty):

Whisky Tango Foxtrot William Donohue? Ever heard the word "Diplomacy?" Until the economy gets back to under 5% unemployment, why should you push an agenda that helps the Democratic party?

The Donors think they own the Republicans; The Tea Party came about as a rebellion against the Establishment in DC forgetting the public. What just happened last night was a reminder who is wagging the dog.

Thursday, June 05, 2014

If I was in charge post-Primary 2014, here is what should be happening and said:

First, I promise "NO KUMBAYA!" The song gets on my nerve and most of us are professional enough to know that this song below is our theme:

Second, every Statewide Primary (legit) R Candisate should have a public and private meeting with their fallen opponents. Their Staffs and volunteers should also meet and get together. Discuss tactics against the Majority D's and their allies in the Media. Get everyone pointing in the same direction.

Pizza is always good to get people together. No wars have ever started over Pizza.

[Subsection for Mr. Kashkari: Congrats from JSF in the Valley! Though I use New Media, I forgot that Air Forces (i.e. Commercials) defeat Ground Forces. YOU must publicly reach out to Donnally to stop a Civil War from occurring fast. I want to help, don't confuse warnings with opposition. [I know the stakes, many do not. This is Politics; You might be at the Top of the Ticket but if the Loyalists on the Ground are ignored or not in your circles, this will be Election 2010 (and 2012) all over again.[Trust me, some bitter volunteer feeling deja vu (and they are many and legion), might do more harm against you then Governor Brown's dirty Tricks. Know the best activists in ALL 52 County and tap their brain trust. Much better then Ivy League]

In each county, do the same. If Primary opponents get together and create strategies (along with staffs and volunteers), we have the beginnings of a United front.

But like the poor Marines in Aliens, they weren't out of the woods when the set up a base. The place was still ready to blow. (Thanks Bishop!)

Third: There are three major branches in CA Republican Politics. If I was Chairman, I'd bring the County leaders of those branches (CRA, RLC and Reagan Caucus) to discuss bringing their respective groups together for November. This is NOT a convention but a private meeting to get everyone in line with one thought:

[Note to Mr. Kashkari: If any of the Down Ticket candidates are being unfairly attacked by the media (not the D's), defend them. Loyalty goes both ways. As a former New Yorker, my one worry is if you can take Governor Brown's dirty tricks. Please, prove me wrong]

Fourth: Our quiet Donor Class.

They have an outright disdain for our volunteers, yet without us on the ground in all 52 Counties, there would be NO Republicans in Sacramento or DC. I humbly request the presence of the Donors to find the Pragmatic Activists within each County Party. Meet them and plan for the future. Donating one cycle at a time leads no one to victory.[Note to Mr. Kashkari: Whitman's and Romney's staff (the same people) ignored the people who had years and years of On the Ground experience. When Reagan won in all his elections, he TOOK Los Angeles County. Find those activists. Wine them and dine them. And get the donors to love these unsung heroes]

Fifth: This all has to be done under six weeks. If we have a unified front, nothing can stop the California Republicans from shaking the world before 2016. We have 55 Electoral Votes in this state, if the RNC and every R POTUS candidate wants us, they have to fight with us![Note to Mr. Kashkari: Rallies and Fundraisers in all the 52. Bring in big names from out of state. If they do not help you or the down ticket candidates, let the County Chairs know. Make Los Angeles the battlefield once you Unite with Donnally's forces. Thank me after you win. You haven't crossed the finish line yet.]

Note I did not ask (or take...or get...) any Tip Jar requests during this time. However, good news is that the Valley should be up and running Full Time soon. For now, it remains on in the Dead of Night.

***Also, these are my endorsements. Though I am part of a few Republican organizations, these choices are my own and do not reflect on any group. *****

First though, I am going to travel south to a contested campaign. Because I don't like the way he has been treated by some Social Conservatives (This person is particularly homophobic -- Reagan's Eleventh commandment does not matter; Only HER vision of what America used to be.) I'm a Goth and don't take kindly to people not wanting people in my culture [Goths] and District [Reagan's old Home District has West Hollywood where I have many friends] out of the GOP.

CD 25 (Santa Clarita/Palmdale) Steve Knight -- This seat is where "Buck" McKeon is retiring. A lot of hard words and backstabbing is occurring here. To keep the past in the past (as it were -- more on the dead at another time), I endorse Steve Knight. (But I will happily work with Tony Strickland if he wins).

CD 26 (Ventura County) Jeff Gorrell (RPLAC)

CD 27 (Pasadena) Jack Orswell (RPLAC)

CD 29 (East SFV) William Leader (RPLAC)

CD 30 (West SFV) Pablo Kleinman -- Another harsh campaign fr a vote rich territory. My rule remains the same, my choice for the primary, the winner gets my support for the General. In this heavily Jewish area, Kleinman represents the area well.

CD 33 (MY Home district -- Waxman's old district and Reagan's home district)Elan Carr. No one else matters. He is legit, his campaign is strong and no amount of re-districting should make any seat safe for any party. The House is still going to be Majority Republican. If the Westside and Beverly Hills want a voice, vote Carr!*

***These are individual endorsements. These endorsements are not from any Organization from which I am a member. They are mine, and mine alone. Asterisks are those Ballots that I can vote for. Enjoy the ride!****

Governor's Race: Assemblyman Tim Donnally (Endorsed by RPLAC, CRA, RLC)*
This race has caused a little chaos down among the activists; But for me, it is the Honorifics in front of Mr. Donnally's name that helps. He has run campaigns, he has moved among the ground forces.

In the battle between Establishment DC Republicans vs. Local Control, Donnally has taken the time to work the Ground. Kashkari flew in with his funds and DC backing. As we saw with Meg Whitman and Governor Romney, that is not enough.

Lt. Governor: Ron Nehring(RPLAC, CRA)*
I have known Chairman Nehring on and off since SUNY-Stonybrook. He is a solid leader and would be the best person in Sacramento to keep Gov. Brown (D) in check if he wins; And he can help Gov. Donnally (R) if he wins. In other words, the Valley calls voting for Nehring a win-win!

With a Democrat, a former GOP now a NPP [No Party Preference] candidate, all that is left is Pete Peterson. When you go NPP as a candidate, I think "Someone who stands for nothing, etc." As an active partisan, you understand the system then you make it better.

Prop 41: Yes (in theory), No (due to reality). *
With the spotlight (finally) on Veteran and VA problems, the calling for Bonds for Housing is good.

California can handle the first half (raising the funds) of the equation easy, but when it comes down to following through, I need only drive by Skid Row or walk along Santa Monica Promenade and Venice beach to know of promises broken by the State (including the Federal Mammon).

I endorse the idea, but the follow through failing again does not bring me hope.

Prop 42: Yes, yes and YES! *
Local Governments (City and State) are the closest to the people. If there is no way to keep our local candidates honest, within a one Party system, an Assemblyman Leland Yee appears saying one thing ("Guns are bad,") and doing another (Gun smuggling with criminals)

What our officials say in the Governmental sphere is important. It is who they are.

Sheriff -- The only legitimate "R" is corrupt; so I had to find a candidate who is not corrupt who errs on the side of treating "Law and Order," by the book: I endorse Bob Olmstead. *